By Lars Butenschon “Plain bearings are particularly suitable for high loads at low speeds.” This statement appears in many technical references, but it can be misleading in practice. Terms such as high load and...
By Michael Poepke The igus:bike Worldtour reached its grand finale with an adventurous two-week ride spanning 1,072 kilometers from Karlsruhe, Germany to Montpellier, France. With 12 demanding stages, breathtaking landscapes, and the ultimate test...
By Christian Schafer Efficiency and productivity are critical in the plastics processing industry. As manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce cycle times, improve consistency, and control costs, automation has become an essential part of...
By Lars Butenschon It is a designer’s worst-case scenario: in designing and manufacturing an injection mould, days and weeks go by. When production finally begins and the first component falls out of the mould,...
By Jared Worth Belt drives fail for a short list of reasons, and tension sits near the top of that list. Correct tension occupies a narrow band. Too little, and the teeth ratchet across...
As technology advances, so do the capabilities of industries such as manufacturing and engineering. 3D printing is a popular talking point, and for good reason. It allows more complex designs to become a reality,...
Green hydrogen represents a clean energy source with the potential to play a significant role in reducing global carbon emissions. As sustainability becomes an increasingly important priority, the need to move manufacturing and engineering...
Author Eddy Eacueo The FDA-compliant iglide® A350 material is being phased out due to legislation going into effect January 2nd, 2028. In this video, iglide Product Manager Hope Mammone goes over how this will impact customers currently using A350...
By Jared Worth Injection molding is a manufacturing process that has been around for more than 150 years. Today, it is more popular than ever thanks to continuous innovation and material improvements. This blog will explain what injection...
Author: Administrator Additive manufacturing and new types of production Most development departments, production lines and workshops can no longer be imagined without additive manufacturing. While in the beginning the technology was mainly used for prototypes and view models,...